SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131

WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important role in higher education in the State of Texas, and on February 4, 2009, a delegation of more than 1,000 Texas community college students are converging at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Leaders of the Texas Junior College Student Government Association, including President Shane Scott, are being joined by community college honors students, community college trustees, and members of the Texas Association of Community Colleges to discuss the essential contributions their schools make to the state; and

WHEREAS, The total annual enrollment for Texas community and technical colleges exceeds one million students, accounting for half of the state's postsecondary student population and the largest sector of higher education; and

WHEREAS, The community colleges of Texas clearly serve a vital function in the educational and economic development of the state, and it is a pleasure to welcome these outstanding students, teachers, and administrators to Austin; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby recognize February 4, 2009, as Community College Student Day at the Capitol and extend to all the participants best wishes for a memorable and productive visit; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Community College Student Day. Zaffirini, Averitt, Duncan Patrick, West

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate